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Theme:Chronic conditions and lifestyle
Role:Affiliated Stakeholder Advisory Panel (ASAP)
Level:IHMRI Senior Fellow
School of Medicine
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
University of Wollongong
Building 41 Room 315
+61 2 4221 4754
Research focus
Karen’s research investigates the role of diet on cardiovascular health and cognitive function in older adults, with a focus on flavonoids found in plant foods. Her work influences policy and practice, particularly population-level salt reduction in low-middle income countries.
Research projects
Publications and funding
IHMRI research team
PhD candidates
Vinicius de Rosario
Impact of fruit anthocyanins on gut health, vascular function and cognitive function
Elias Menyanu
Predictors of blood pressure in the Ghanaian population
Rebecca Vearing
Vitamin D status across populations
Jordan Stanford
Diet and Chronic Kidney disease